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Lady Teaches 'Dog Tricks' To All The Animals On The Farm

Sure, chickens and goats aren't typically thought of as the brainiest animals on the farm - but there's more to them than meets the eye. Indeed, when given the opportunity to show off their full potential, these creatures really can amaze.

Just ask Marie Verbouw and her furry and feathered geniuses, Milca, Roosje and Kato, each of whom she's taught to do some pretty incredible things. It seems all it takes is a little patience, lots of love and the belief that even the most underappreciated animals are simply waiting for the chance to shine.

Here are just a few Verbouw's students' special skills. (There's more in the video posted below.)

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All too often, it seems, farms animals are regarded as mere commodities rather than individuals, but there are plenty of reasons to think otherwise. Study after study have shown that creatures like goats, chickens, cows and pigs are actually capable of far more than most people give them credit for.

We couldn't be happier to see Milca, Roosje and Kato have found someone to help them prove it.